Joe(@jaynay1 on Twitter) and James(@FreeMalikMonk) convene with two of the best draft minds in the basketball world, Prez(@_prezidente) and Bryce Hendricks(@BryceHendrick14) to break down James Bouknight, Kai Jones and JT Thor. Recorded pre-SL, we also talked about each of these prospects' fit with the current Hornets pieces as well as the overall philosophy changes to the Charlotte Hornets, that this draft signified. Referenced article by Bryce Hendricks on how OKC is revolutionising basketball philosophies: https://clutchpoints.com/the-thunder-are-revolutionizing-nba-and-nobody-knows-it-yet ..read more

PD Web, whose Twitter handle is @abovethebreak3, might be the most inspired basketball mind on "NBA Twitter" at the moment. PD, which stands for Prospect Development, is mainly focused on player development; as such he puts in a lot of work on draft prospects and their development pathways once they reach the league. In this Kentucky-flavoured episode, PD, Joseph(@jaynay1 on Twitter) and James(@FreeMalikMonk on Twitter) discuss BTH favourite Malik Monk and how the Hornets/other NBA teams should utilise him moving forward, as well as PJ Washington's avenues to improvement. Follow the show on Tw ..read more

PD Web, whose Twitter handle is @abovethebreak3, might be the most inspired basketball mind on "NBA Twitter" at the moment. PD, which stands for Prospect Development, is mainly focused on player development; as such he puts in a lot of work on draft prospects and their development pathways once they reach the league. In this episode, Joseph(@jaynay1 on Twitter) and James(@FreeMalikMonk on Twitter) discuss LaMelo Ball's incredible improvement up until this point, Miles Bridges' upwards trending trajectory, and also discuss some broader philosophical aspects of player development. Follow the sho ..read more

In this week's episode, Mark Schindler(MSchindlerNBA) of Premium Hoops(@PremiumHoopsNBA) joins James(@JamesBu9) and Joseph(@jaynay1) to discuss topics such as: - Miles Bridges' play and his development since college days - What a contract extension for Miles Bridges could look like - How the Indiana Pacers are tracking - What a Hornets/Pacers play-in could look like - Revisiting the Hayward/Turner rumours of last off-season And many more! Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @BeyondHive and email us with any ideas, questions or concerns at BeyondtheHivePod@gmail.com. (If you also dearly mi ..read more

In this week's episode, the Glen Willis of Peachtree Hoops(@willis_glen) joins Beyond the Hive to discuss the Hornets and Hawks with James(@JamesBu9) and Joseph(@jaynay1). Topics include the Hornets/Hawks' prospects in the playoffs, evaluating the head coaches of each of these eastern conference playoff contenders, as well as some broader discussion on whether or not coaches should be judged from the outsider's perspective(i.e. ours). Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @BeyondHive and email us with any ideas, questions or concerns at BeyondtheHivePod@gmail.com. Want to be a part of the s ..read more

Back from the dead! In this week's episode, the Alessandrian All-Star Filippo Barresi(@BarresiFilippo4) rejoins Beyond the Hive to discuss Hornets coach James Borrego with James(@JamesBu9) and Pete(@LowKeyTiki). Topics include Borrego's performance this season, his strengths and weaknesses and his overall philosophies.  Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @BeyondHive and email us with any ideas, questions or concerns at BeyondtheHivePod@gmail.com. Want to be a part of the show? Leave us a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/beyondthehive/message and we will react to it on the next ..read more

In a belated look at the first game of the NBA Preseason, the boys look at LaMelo, Hayward, PJ's new style, and much more! This week host Aaron Ellis (@kragus_AE) is joined by Pete Lidstone (@LowKeyTiki) and James Bu (@jamesbu9).  Follow the show on Twitter and   Instagram @BeyondHive and email us with any ideas, questions or  concerns  at BeyondtheHivePod@gmail.com. Want to be a part of the show?  Leave us a voice message here:   https://anchor.fm/beyondthehive/message and we will react to it on the  next recording! Support the show at the link bel ..read more

This week's episode, we (rather belatedly) react to the Hornets sign-and-trade for Gordon Hayward. This week host Aaron Ellis (@kragus_AE) is joined by Joseph Nation (@jaynay1) and James Bu (@jamesbu9).  Follow the show on Twitter and  Instagram @BeyondHive and email us with any ideas, questions or concerns  at BeyondtheHivePod@gmail.com. Want to be a part of the show?  Leave us a voice message here:  https://anchor.fm/beyondthehive/message and we will react to it on the next recording! Support the show at the link below! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp ..read more

With the 2020 NBA Draft done and dusted and Free Agency fast approaching an end, it's time to take a look at each of the new Charlotte Hornets and see what the guys of Beyond the Hive think of each selection, and some other players we would've liked to have seen instead.  Listen this week for the definitive word on each draftee as we look forward to the fast approaching 2020-21 season! This week host Aaron Ellis (@kragus_AE) is joined by Joseph Nation (@jaynay1) and James Bu (@jamesbu9).  Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @BeyondHive and email us with any ideas, questions or c ..read more

It's time for the last draft coverage blitz right up to the 2020 NBA Draft!  This time we cover Joseph and James's darling prospect, Theo Maledon.  Not only does Maledon have the Tony Parker connection with the Hornets, but Joseph has Theo as his #1 prospect overall!  Who is this French wonderkid and what makes him stand out from the rest of the pack?  Tune in to find out! Follow the show everywhere @BeyondHive, follow the show members @jaynay1 (Joseph Nation), @JamesBu9 (James Bu), @LowKeyTiki (Pete Lidstone), and @kragus_AE (Aaron Ellis) Support the show at the link below ..read more